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Tribe seeks county support for Indian Highway Safety grant; reports major hatchery award
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Summary
Tribal leaders requested a county letter of support for an Indian Highway Safety grant tied to tribal policing capacity and noted a separate $5.9 million grant to convert Crooked Creek hatchery; county and tribal officials agreed to exchange draft support language and pursue sheriff endorsement.
Tribal officials asked Klamath County commissioners on April 15 for a county letter of support for an Indian Highway Safety grant to help stand up tribal policing and highway-safety work.
"We would need a letter of support from through county roads," Councilor Anderson said, asking the county to review draft language the tribe will provide. County representatives said a draft would be helpful and suggested the tribe also seek a letter from the sheriff.
In the same discussion, tribal leaders reported a recent $5,900,000 grant to convert Crooked Creek fish hatchery from trout to a different target species in partnership with state fish managers. Duane Sherman Hoopa said the project was a strong step toward habitat restoration, and Chairman Wade reported encouraging early numbers for spring Chinook — "we had 10,000 eggs, and over 95% of them made it being alive," he said — while emphasizing ongoing work to protect spawning habitat downstream.
County and tribal officials agreed to exchange draft language and coordinate on letters of support. No formal commitment or county vote was made at the meeting.
